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Pittsburgh Vintage Backyard Wedding | Sarah + Stephen

Shell — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:02:18 +0000

I can’t even tell you how much I love this wedding. There is something about the intimacy of backyard weddings that just gets me every time.

Sarah and Stephen handcrafted so much of this day to make sure that everything was perfect. Some things were out of their control (like the weather- we had record heat that day! But it was worth it.) Sarah created so many little details- from the vintage lanterns and coke bottle vases, the gorgeous pink & yellow flowers and centerpieces, beautiful banners, and leaf decorations as a nod to the ancient oak tree in their yard. Their friends and family played a huge part as well. From the very touching ceremony to the custom homebrews for the reception, they were surrounded by support and love. Although to be honest, Sarah & Stephen could have been standing in the middle of an empty field, and it wouldn’t have been any less beautiful.

This was one of those days when I was standing outside on a gorgeous day, surrounded by happy people; this couple treated me like a friend, and invited me into their home on one of the most important days of their lives. I am blessed and humbled that this is my job.

Thank you for being wonderfully sweet, and many congratulations to you both.

Breanne & Will’s Vintage Wedding at Armstrong Farms

Shell — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:53:13 +0000

I finally get to put this up- my last wedding of 2010! Breanne and Will – you might remember their awesome engagement portraits with dinosaurs and carousels- got married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Armstrong Farms. It was the middle of November, and the weeks surrounding it had been cold, miserable, and raining, but it was like the skies cleared for their wedding day.

It was my first time working at Armstrong Farms, and I have to say, it was lovely. Breanne and Will rented out the Fieldstone Barn and house, which was so nice because the entire wedding was on-site, from getting ready to the grand exit. Add to that, the grounds are beautiful with plenty of wonderful locations for photography- how could I argue? I look forward to working there again in the future.

As for Breanne and Will… They put so much thought into their wedding, it was impressive. Breanne handcrafted so many little details, from creating the chalkboard menus, to the programs and placecards and centerpieces- she put a ton of work into it! Everything was elegantly orchestrated. But when it came down to it, both Will & Breanne were so happy and relaxed the entire day, and everyone was delighted to watch them so happy together. Those are the best kinds of days.